This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Alton, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Alton is seeking to enter into an architectural services agreement with an architect registered in the State of Texas. The following outlines this request for qualifications. The Architectural contract will encompass all project related architectural services to the City of Alton, including but not limited to the following: Assist with USDA application submission Preliminary and final design plans and specifications to meet all local, state, and federal requirements; Preparation of the bid packet to meet all local, state, and federal requirements; Conduct all field testing and inspections (interim and final); Other special services. Please specify actual tasks to be performed under each of these categories. The specific project will be developed as part of an application through the USDA Rural Development, Community Facilities Program for the construction of an approximate 10,000 square foot public works facility. The City of Alton is seeking to contract with a competent Architectural firm, registered to practice in the State of Texas, that has had experience in the following areas: Municipal building construction with an emphasis on previous public works project development experience. Registered and in good standing as a Professional Architect in the State of Texas Municipal, State and Federally funded construction projects As such, please provide within your proposal: A listofpastlocalgovernment clients withadescriptionoftheproject(s) Resumes of all staff members that will or may be assigned to this project if you receive the Architectural services contract award. A listing of at least three references. Also, please provide a copy of your current certificate of insurance for professional liability. For costs of architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services, negotiations, including profit as a percentage of the price of the contract, must occur after the initial selection of the engineer or architect as price cannot be used as a selection factor. (See2 CFR 200.320(d)(5)and Texas Government Code 2254.004) Upon the initial selection of the Respondent based on its demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform such services, the Respondent must disclose and certify the percentage of profit as a separate element of the price of the contract during its negotiations with the City of Alton to determine fair and reasonable compensation. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.